Durham Driving Test Centre in Meadowfield
Welcome to your personalised guide for the Durham Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Meadowfield.
How Durham compares
Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 49.60%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 48.70%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.
- UK Overall Pass Rate
- 48.70%
- Durham Overall
- 49.60%
- Durham Automatic
- 45.31%
- Durham 1st Attempt
- 49.88%
Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.
Male candidates
- UK male pass rate
- 49.50%
- Durham male pass rate
- 49.70%
- Durham male automatic
- 42.62%
- Durham male first attempt
- 51.33%
Female candidates
- UK female pass rate
- 47.60%
- Durham female pass rate
- 49.50%
- Durham female automatic
- 47.12%
- Durham female first attempt
- 48.41%
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Traffic Planner
Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.
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Source: Google Maps
Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.
Key Tips for Passing at Durham Driving Test Centre
- Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
- Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
- Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
- Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the pass rate at Durham Driving Test Centre?
- The pass rate is 49.60% as of 2025.
- How do I get to Durham Driving Test Centre?
- Durham Driving Test Centre is located at 1st Floor Enna House, Meadowfield. You can view the map above for directions.
- When is the quietest time to book a test?
- Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, last updated September 2025, licensed under the Open Government Licence